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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is Manifest Destiny?The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North AmericaThe belief that their destiny was to manifestA religious term used to explain how to be saved - 2. Multiple ChoiceAs Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?They agreed to give up their land.They were given their choice of where to live.They were forced to live in reservations.They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat states were part of the Mexican Cession?Massachusetts, Rhode Island, PennsylvaniaLouisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, MississippiOregon, Washington, IdahoCalifornia, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the country was the Mexican Cession in?Northeastern U.S.Southeastern U.S.Northwestern U.S.Southwestern U.S.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe war with Mexico BEGAN withCalifornia's rebelliona border dispute in Texasthe Battle of Buena Vistaa US invasion of Mexico City
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?it was needed for the building of a railroadit was a gift from Mexicoit was part of the treaty with Mexicogold was discovered in that area
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe discovery of gold led toCalifornia statehoodPolk becoming presidenta war with MexicoTexas statehood
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDuring which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?Early 1700sEarly 1800sLate 1700s
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________Mississippi RiverPacific OceanRocky MountainsGreat Lakes
- 10. Multiple ChoiceBelief that the U.S. would control North America?Manifest DestinyManifest DeterminationMandate of HeavenImperialism
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?WashingtonAdamsJeffersonJackson
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe purchase of Louisianawas a costly mistakewas opposed by western farmersdoubled the size of the United Statesled to war with Great Britain
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?Texas AnnexationGadsden PurchaseMexican CessionOregon Territory
- 14. Multiple ChoiceName the piece of Land.Texas AnnexationMexican CessionLouisiana PurchaseFlorida Cession
- 15. Multiple ChoiceName the piece of land.Mexican CessionNorthwest TerritoryTrans-Appalachian WestOregon Country
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these would be the best title for the illustration above?Divine NatureSurvival of the FittestUniversal ExpansionManifest Destiny
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe President most associated with Manifest Destiny was ---.Andrew JacksonThomas JeffersonAbraham LincolnJames K. Polk
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat year did the most miners rush to California?1848184918521853
- 19. Multiple ChoiceOregon Traila route used during the US migration westwarda person who went to California for the gold rusha giving up ( as in territory or rights ) to anothera government in which citizens rule through elected representatives
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe US got Florida fromFranceGreat BritainMexicoSpain
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